tribute to Majid Majidi

Majid Majidi, one of the distinguished names of new Iranian cinema started as an actor in amateur theatrical groups and got roles in films after the Islamic revolution. We should take into account why most of Majidi’s films are related with children. The truth is that these apparently non- political movies were a reflection of the social situation in contemporary Iran. The children provided a tangible portrait of Iranian society. The more we look at Majid Majidi’s films, the more we learn about the methods of perceiving Iraqi customs and about conscience of this nation. With Abbas Kiarostami and Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Majid Majidi firmly contributed to the rebirth of Iranian cinematography. Amongst all filmmakers, Majidi is the one most in tune with Western sensibilities. If Iranian cinema often suggests a late flowering of the principles of Italian postwar neo-realism, then Majidi might be called that country’s Vittorio De Sica. Like De Sica, he began as an actor. Like De Sica, he has an affinity for children, amateur actors and emotional portraits of social injustice.

Bacheha ye aseman - Children of Heaven (I ragazzi del cielo)
Majid Majidi
1997, 89'

Khoda mi ayad - God Will Come
Majid Majidi
1995, 42'

Pedar - The Father
Majid Majidi
1996, 96'

Rang e Khoda - The Colour of Paradise
Majid Majidi
1999, 90'